Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus combines smoky, juicy bacon with lightly charred asparagus for an easy, healthy side dish that’s bursting with flavor.

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You know what I always have troubles with? Finding a side dish to put on the grill along with the meat of our choice. Well, not anymore! This bacon-wrapped grilled asparagus is at the top of my favorites grilled side dishes along with these Grilled Sweet Potatoes. Charred asparagus and crisp bacon just can’t be beat!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• With only a handful of ingredients, this bacon wrapped asparagus recipe is quick and easy to prepare.
• The flavor of that smoky bacon and asparagus is the most perfect combination.
• It’s the perfect side dish for holiday meals because the asparagus wrapped in bacon looks impressive, but easy enough to make any day of the week for an easy dinner.

Ingredient For Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

• Asparagus – Make sure they are about the same size so they cook evenly.
• Bacon – Grab thinner bacon strips for this recipe so it cooks quicker.
• Olive oil – This has a great flavor, but any oil will do. This is used so the seasonings stick to the stalk or asparagus.
• Seasonings – Salt and ground black pepper are the only seasonings you need.

Variations

• Balsamic Glaze – Drizzle a balsamic glaze on the asparagus bacon bundles right before serving.
• Brown Sugar Glaze – Brush before grilling with a mixture of butter and brown sugar.
• Parmesan Cheese – Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese before or after grilling.

How to Make Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

1. Trim ends of asparagus so each piece is about 5 to 6 inches long.
2. Place asparagus in a mixing bowl and toss with olive oil to coat. Then season with salt and pepper.
3. After that you will take 5-6 spears of asparagus and one strip of bacon. Wrap the bacon around the bundle of asparagus and secure with a toothpick if desired.
4. Repeat until all the spears and bacon are used.
5. Place the bundles on the preheated grill for 10 minutes then flip and grill an additional 10 minutes or until the bacon is crispy and asparagus is cooked through.

Storage & Reheating

If you have leftovers put them in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat we recommend placing them on a rimmed baking sheet and reheating in the oven to get crisp up bacon. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.

You could also chop them up, add them to a skillet and heat through. They’d make an amazing addition to pasta with a butter sauce.

Can I Bake This In The Oven?

You can make this in the oven if you prefer not to grill and it’s so easy.
If you would like to make these in the oven bake in preheated at 400 degrees Fahrenheit on a roasting pan for about 25-30 minutes.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Prep the bundles and wrap in bacon up to 1 day before grilling. Store in the refrigerator until ready to grill. When ready to grill pull them out and grill according to directions.

Whenever you choose to make these delicious Grilled Bacon Asparagus Bundles they will be a hit. They are the perfect addition to any meal, as an appetizer or side dish, so enjoy!

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Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

An easy, grilled or baked side dish that is paleo and gluten free! This Grilled Bacon Wrapped Asparagus has tender asparagus spears wrapped with crispy bacon!

Prep:10 minutes mins

Cook:20 minutes mins

Total:30 minutes mins

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Equipment

• Grill
• Grill tongs
• Measuring spoons
• Sharp Knife
• Cutting Board

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound asparagus
• ▢ 6 slices bacon
• ▢ salt
• ▢ ground black pepper
• ▢ 2 teaspoons olive oil

Instructions

• Heat grill to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• Trim ends of asparagus so they are 5-6 inches long. Place in mixing bowl and toss with olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Take 5-6 asparagus spears and one slice of bacon. Wrap bacon around the asparagus. Secure with toothpick if desired. 
• Grill for 10 minutes. Flip and grill for an additional 10 minutes or until bacon is crispy and asparagus is cooked through.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 120kcal (6%), Carbohydrates: 3g (1%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 10g (15%), Saturated Fat: 3g (19%), Cholesterol: 14mg (5%), Sodium: 147mg (6%), Potassium: 196mg (6%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 1g (1%), Vitamin A: 570IU (11%), Vitamin C: 4.2mg (5%), Calcium: 18mg (2%), Iron: 1.7mg (9%)

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We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box is calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.

Serving Suggstions

We love to pair these with juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs. They have the best seasoning and are cooked to perfection every time. If you are looking for something light and fresh with lots of flavor, you’ve got to try out Grilled Lemon Chicken. Bacon wrapped asparagus also goes really well with grilled pork chops in our pork chop marinade or Grilled Honey Garlic Pork Chops.

If you love a kabob, Steak Fajita Kabobs or Greek Chicken Kabobs will do the trick.

More Grilled Vegetable Recipes

• Add some color to any meal with Easy Grilled Vegetables. These are so good when you’ve harvested your home garden and have fresh zucchini, peppers and red onions.
• Another family favorite, Grilled Cauliflower is so simple to prep and is loaded with flavor.
• If you are up to trying something a little bit different, garlicky Grilled Caesar Salad is bound to impress your family.
• Classic Grilled Corn on the Cob is a true summer staple. Slather it in butter and season it with salt to make the juiciest and most delicious side dish.